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Gates Foundation

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When the economy recovers - Program Officer Gates Foundation Employee Review

1.0
Apr 22, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

The program areas recruit highly intelligent people to solve complex problems faced by developing countries and high risk populations. Satisfaction is gained from making life better for others. The best benefits package of any organization I've worked for, great location.

Cons

The level of skill and professionalism in the IT department is not equal to the rest of the foundation. IT fails to deliver on time, listen to the customer, deliver promised technology or technology that functions as expected. IT staff are not civil when engaged. Groupthink and bureaucracy is at a premium. Hierarchy is very noticeable.

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5.0
Apr 24, 2026
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Pros

Everyone is aligned to the mission. Fantastic benefits.

Cons

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3.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Mission-based work Diverse, passionate employee base Healthcare benefit Parental leave and support Unlimited PTO

Cons

Poor work-life balance Perfectionist culture Unreasonable expectations with working hours High levels of burnout Retaliation for setting boundaries with working hours Culture resistant to prioritization of work

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